Inexpensive pistol scope for Contender

[Jtarm]

I need an inexpensive-but-decent pistol scope for accuracy-testing loads in a .357 Max Contender.

The scope will for load testing only. The .357 Max barrel will run with iron sights the rest of the time.

[recumbent]

This one would work https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009494641?pid=989138

[P Flados]

FYI,

With full power loads, the recoil of my 10" 357 Max was rather severe.

Shooting my 14" was more in line with "typical" heavy recoil.

I am not sure how good lower end pistol scopes are at handling a heavy recoil.

[contender1]

I have a Maxi in a Contender and I'd recommend at least a mid-line grade scope. If you can find one, a Simmons would be a fair choice.

[bobthenailer]

Try a new Weaver pistol scope in 2x7 or 3x9 with fast focus eyepiece from Natcheze SS . I have a 2x7 on my contender 22lr im happy with @$175.00 i usually use Leupold or Burris pistol scopes.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Why not look for a used 4x Leupold scope then sell it when your done

[Jtarm]

FYI,

With full power loads, the recoil of my 10" 357 Max was rather severe.

Shooting my 14" was more in line with "typical" heavy recoil.

I am not sure how good lower end pistol scopes are at handling a heavy recoil.

It’s a 14”.

[uscra112]

If you can find one, (it'll be used) the old Bushnell Phantom would be my recommendation. Its' mounting is unique, but it's rugged and it doesn't stand tall above the barrel. I would offer one of mine, but I don't want to give any of them up. One is still mounted on my own .357 Max Contender barrel. Another is mounted scout-style on a Swiss K31.

[NC_JEFF]

I like the Weaver 2x on my SBH in 44, Leupold should be an excellent choice as well. Both are 2idely available used.

[NC_JEFF]

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[lar45]

I have a Swift pistol scope that I've used on a 30-30 contender without any problems.
My favorite pistol scope is the TC lighted reticle recoil proof scope. Wasn't cheap, but has held up great for 30+ years

[Groo]

Groo here
The thing that breaks scopes fastest is the up ward kick of the pistol.
A scope mount that allows more than 2 rings [Like a T'SOB from SSK]
Will help greatly.
The upward kick causes the scope to bend [in places the rings arn't!!!]
breaking the internals.

[7br]

The is a weaver 2x7 on the Ihmsa forum for sale now.

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[Anchorite]

It seems to me that manufactures have abandoned us handgun aficionados. That said, I’d look on flea-bay or try one of the red-dots that are popular nowadays.

[Norske]

Years ago, I bought a 2X Tasco for my SBH. It held up fine, but the crosshairs were too fine for just-before-sunset hunting. Most handgun scopes were designed for heavy recoil so held up well. My new favorites are Hawke or Burris with illuminated reticles.

[lar45]

I looked at the Hawke site and didn't see any pistol scopes. They do look pretty nice though.